Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

AtkinsRéalis; Vestavia Hills (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Engineer - Protection & Control to lead P&C design for power substations in the US, including relay settings, one-line diagrams, and SCADA interfaces. Position offers hybrid work depending on location and requires a strong background in electrical power systems.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• PE registration preferred or eligible.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in P&C electrical design.
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience is preferred.
• Experience with IEC61850/Goose messaging is a plus.
• Experience with relay settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, and IEEE; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design teams for medium and high voltage substations.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, schematics, and elementaries.
• Coordinate design activities to meet schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Support site visits, estimates, and project meetings.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and AtkinsRéalis policies (Safety, QA/QC).
• Provide construction support and document control throughout projects.
• Mentor developing engineers within the department.

Skills

One-line diagrams

Relay drawings

P&C design

Substation design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

IEC61850/GOOSE

Team mentoring

Project leadership

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Protection & Control to join our team in the Boston, MA or another AtkinsRéalis US Based Office to lead and work on various Power Substation and P&C Engineering projects. The Protection & Controls Engineer reports to our Protection & Controls Technical Manager and requires working independently on fast paced technically complex design projects. Senior P&C Engineers are responsible for supporting or leading substation engineering project teams, with the development of one-line diagrams for Substations, relay one-line diagrams, three lines, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, control house panel layouts, relay selection, SCADA design, creation of bill of materials, and cable schedules. We are open to possibility of a hybrid work schedule depending on location.

Your role

• Work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
• Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.
• Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including AtkinsRéalis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Design electrical substation facilities including; one lines, three lines, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, P&C calculations, and reports, etc.
• Prepare specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.
• Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet prudent engineering practices.
• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) registration (or eligible for registration) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in P&C electrical design.
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience is preferred.
• Experience with IEC61850/Goose Messaging is a plus.
• Experience with relay settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of modern power systems, power system protection and transmission & distribution system.
• A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE. Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (MicroStation experience is a plus).
• Strong client focus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.
• Travel to client sites may be required.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $110,000 - $150,000 annually for 10 years+, depending on level of utility-based experience, leadership experience, skills, licensure, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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